The introduction of Saudi Arabia to the football world has set off a whole new dynamic. The league in the Middle East was originally conceived of as a possible stop for veterans of the sport. However, that perspective has shifted rapidly in the past weeks.



The Arab country’s massive financial clout has allowed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/saudi-pro-league" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saudi Pro League</a> to aggressively chase younger talents and draw them away from Europe’s competitive football. This trend poses a threat to top European clubs, who are likely to suffer the consequences.



Reports suggest <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/barcelona" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Barcelona</a> might join the ranks of other European clubs who have lost out on a player to a Saudi Arabian club. One of the Kingdom’s affluent squads has now entered the picture with a tempting financial proposal.



<h2>Report: Barcelona to miss out on Ruben Neves to Al-Hilal</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="572" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230618_BUS_13282_Ruben-Neves-of-Wolves-1024x572.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=572" alt="Ruben Neves of Wolves" class="wp-image-13304" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/Ruben-Neves-of-Wolves-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/Ruben-Neves-of-Wolves-300x168.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/Ruben-Neves-of-Wolves-768x429.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/06/Ruben-Neves-of-Wolves.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>Ruben Neves of Wolves</figcaption></figure>



Despite interest from other Premier League teams, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wolverhampton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wolverhampton Wanderers</a> captain Ruben Neves was allegedly ready to sign with Barcelona this summer. The Portugal international has been there since 2017, but rumors have been swirling about a possible transfer away from Molineux.



Despite not being Xavi’s first pick for a new midfielder, he seemed to be headed to Barcelona on a four-year contract. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, the 26-year-old seems to be on his way to the league where his international teammate <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> plays, after Wolves agreed to sell the midfielder, as per various reports.



Fabrizio Romano, always dependable, also suggests that negotiations between Al-Hilal and Neves have progressed. Furthermore, Wolves would rather sell the player now than let the Blaugrana wait, which may take quite some time.



So, the journalist goes on to say that the Premier League side have settled on a €55 million deal to transfer their most expensive jewel to Saudi Arabia’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/al-hilal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Al-Hilal</a>. Even though they were unable to get <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lionel Messi</a> because of his transfer to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inter Miami</a> of the MLS, the Riyadh-based outfit is poised to sign Neves as its first summer signing.

Portugal star ditches Barcelona for unexpected destination - following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps - Bolavip US

Portugal star ditches Barcelona for unexpected destination – following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps

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Hiring <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-my-problem-was-only-with-arteta-20220203-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mikel Arteta</a> may have been one of the smartest decisions <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-this-is-how-much-arsenal-paid-aubameyang-to-terminate-his-contract-20220202-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> have made in recent years. The departure of Arsene Wenger after more than two decades was not an easy challenge for the Gunners but the Spanishboss has already proven why he could be the right man for the job.
Arteta has slowly conducted rebuild in North London, with only seven players he inherited from Unai Emery’s squad still at the club. Last summer, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/report-usmnt-goalkeeper-matt-turner-set-for-shocking-arsenal-transfer-here-is-a-breakdown-of-his-career-so-far-20220128-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arsenal</a> have spent a mind-blowing£150 million ($204m) inBen White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sami Lokonga, and Nuno Tavares.
That speaks volumes of the trust Arteta has been given to spend. And the results seem to prove him right, as all those signings have been a great addition this season. According to The Sun, the club’s hierarchy will allow <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/arsenal-mikel-arteta-reportedly-has-a-shortlist-of-alternatives-to-aubameyang-20211231-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Arteta</a> to execute another splash for the 2022-23 to get three players.
<h2>Report: Arsenal prepare $245mmoves next summer</h2>
Arteta may have carried out a necessary clearout at the Emirates, with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/deadline-day-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-leaves-arsenal-to-join-fc-barcelona-20220131-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</a> leaving for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/deadline-day-aubameyang-to-barcelona-dele-alli-van-de-beek-to-everton-and-the-best-signings-20220131-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Barcelona</a>the latest departure. But that has seen theGunners’ rostersuffer a huge downsize,which is why new faces might be needed come July.
 
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The report claims that Arsenal will set their sights on three names to boost their squad. Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad, Dominic Calvert-Lewin of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/done-deal--frank-lampard-returns-to-premier-league-to-coach-everton-what-the-toffees-get-with-their-new-coach--20220131-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Everton</a>, and Ruben Neves of Wolves are understood to be the key targets.
Arsenal will probably need a reinforcement in the attack, considering thatAlexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah‘s contracts areup in the summer in addition to the fact that Aubameyang has just left the club. But these three targets wouldcome at an expensive cost.
 
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Isak, 22, has a release clause of $102million, while the Toffees wouldn’t let Calvert-Lewin leave for less than $80 million, and Wolves would demand around $60 million for Neves. It would require Arsenal to make a big financial effort, but maybe it’s the price to pay to get back to the top.
However, these intentions may also depend on how they finish the current season. Arsenal are currently sixth in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-best-players-from-the-americas-to-play-in-the-premier-league--20211227-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> with 36 points with two games in hand over West Ham (5th) and one on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/manchester-united-allow-fans-to-turn-in-their-mason-greenwood-jerseys-for-new-ones-20220202-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manchester United</a>, who hold the 4th spot – which grants a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/teams-who-have-never-won-champions-league-20201203-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UEFA Champions League</a> berth.
 
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